THE HISTORY OF ONLINE GAMING AND ITS ADVANCEMENT TODAY

Games have been a source of entertainment to mankind from the early ages. When the computer was invented, games were designed to check its performance. Similarly, when the Internet came into existence, games were used to examine the execution. From baby games to adult games, shooting games to dress up games, online gaming has covered […]

Games have been a source of entertainment to mankind from the early ages. When the computer was invented, games were designed to check its performance. Similarly, when the Internet came into existence, games were used to examine the execution. From baby games to adult games, shooting games to dress up games, online gaming has covered a massive range of game types to attract a variety of audience. The history of gaming has long past. It has continued to progress and has taken some jaw-dropping turns and twists that have astonished mankind in several ways.

Online
gaming:

Online gaming means playing video games on the internet. It can be played solo, as well as in multiplayer mode. Compatible with both PCs and mobile devices, online gaming has been a revolution in the history of games. Many genres have been introduced in the world of gaming, grabbing the attention of every individual irrespective of their ages. A game can be composed of complex visuals or simply text-based display. Although gaming is criticized by a few people due to gaming addiction and the promotion of violent acts. But on the other hands, it has proved to benefit the gamer psychologically as well as physically.

History
of online gaming:

From the 1940s to 1960s, many games were developed and gained popularity among a lot of people. Computers always have been showing a desire for networking. Games were played on computer devices simply. But the period of 1960-1990, turned a new page in the history of video games. Time-sharing and host-based network proved to be the core elements in the foundation of the internet. Many games were designed and developed to promote online involvement. Online availability of the games is a lot cheaper and provides a variety for people to enjoy games according to their tastes. Thus, the culture of online gaming flourished around the world over the past years.

ADVANCEMent
of online gaming today:

Online gaming has
progressed rapidly in the past century. Technology has a great impact on every
industry. It has influenced the online gaming industry as well. Technological
advancement has played a key role in changing the meaning of online gaming for
us. The world of gaming is an escape for the players from the actual world. Some
scientific researchers suggest that playing video games can make the mind of
the player sharper and can improve coordination between different systems of
the body. There are some technological advancements of the gaming world that
have believed to be the game changer which are mentioned below

A. Facial Control:

Controlling a game
facially is not a dream anymore. The facial recognition software can produce a
player in the game similar to you, so you will actually feel like you are
inside the video game allowing you a surreal experience in the gaming world.

B. Voice Controlling Feature:

For all the lazy
players out there, this is going to be a really cool tool. Vocal directions can
be given to the game and will be accepted abruptly. Voice recognition is the
key factor to allow you to play your game with just saying short orders. An
exciting and new feature to be added to the bucket of technology-based online
gaming

C. Gesture Sensor:

With the gesture
sensing feature, controlling has never been easier. By performing simple
gestures, one can easily control the game. This is a new revolution in the
gaming world.

D. Graphical Advancement:

High definition and
vivid graphics are used to present the game in a lively manner. A world similar
to ours is subtly presented to convince the player into believing in its
existence.

E. Virtual Reality:

The work on virtual
reality games is still in process and very soon, the gamers will be
experiencing it to the utmost level. Virtual reality games can create the
gaming atmosphere around the player, to surround him fully in the gaming
experience like never before.

F. Multiplayer option:

The online multiplayer
option has caught the interest of many people, permitting them to compete there
a friend or to fight a battle against evil together, gathering an increased
number of audiences to participate and enjoy games with your real companions.

G. 3 Dimensional Visuals:

The 3D visuals and
high-resolution displays are a source of creating a virtual world around the
player with finesse and to make him fall into the virtual reality of the gaming
world.

H. Portable Gaming:

The portability of the
games is a convenient tool. One can continue playing the game in mobile devices
while travelling or moving. An easy option to avoid interruptions in your fun
time

These technological advancements have changed the way we look at online
gaming. All these features have marked as a turnover in the history of online
gaming. Awestruck by these advancements, people are still a way to get
surprised by what’s more to come in the future of online gaming.

The
online gaming industry:

The entertainment market
has been blossoming in the whole wide world. Gaming is a major section which is
ever-growing and progressing over the decades in a rapid pace. Solo and multi-playing
is an easy and interesting option of online gaming. It is visible that in the
future years to come, the gaming twice more than it is earning now and will
flourish fully. Online gaming is an opportunity for marketers to make money and
provide a truly advanced gaming experience to the world. It is estimated that
in 2015, US$91.5 Billion was earned by the online gaming industry.

Conclusion:

The online gaming industry has nurtured in the past century to a whole next level. It has gained popularity around the globe irrespective of any domination and allowing an equally pleasurable experience to all. It is still growing and strengthening its roots in the world of ours. Conclusively, online gaming with its vast history, is a pleasurable and entertaining involvement for most of the people out there.

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